Utilizing coconut coir fiber can offer an alternative method of adding value to agricultural wastes and help to conserve the environment. The aim of this research was to investigate the potential use of coconut coir fiber as cement composite as an environmentally material. The properties of cement composites mixed with different proportions of paper wastes were compared with ordinary white Portland cement. In addition the surface structure and chemical characteristics of samples were examined by a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray spectrometer (EDS). The results show that the main elements - C O Ca Al Si and K respectively were found in cement composites. The compressive and flexural strength of the cement composite decreased with an increase in the coconut coir fiber volume fraction.

The development of lightweight flat sheet prototype from para rubber leaves and para para rubber wood fly ash for field work application can offer an alternative method of adding value to agricultural wastes and help to conserve the environment with green products. The natural fiber especially agricultural waste fiber is an encouraging prospect. Natural fiber composites have been used for building applications. The aim of this research was to investigate the potential use of para wood ash to producing a cement composite as an environmentally material. Material. The cement paste with 5-2 % weight of para wood ash. The specimens were cured at 25± 2 oc for 24 hours. The properties of cement composites mixed with different proportions of para wood ash were compared with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). In addition the morphology of para wood ash was examined by using scanning electron microscope. The density increased with the increase in the percentage of para rubber leaves from 1% 2% 4% and 6%. The finding is attributable to the enhanced packing density by the fine para wood ash particles size was found 5-10 um.Moreover para wood ash particles could arrange to fill the inter-particle voids in cement pastes which resulting to increase the compressive strength of cement paste. Consequently para wood ashes could incorporate in the construction materials to enhance the mechanical properties and durability performance of the cement composites

Panicum repens is a species of grass. The paper has been made from non-wood materials for long times. This research was used Panicum repens for made grass pulp as non-wood fiber. The influence of alkaline concentrations on properties of pulp from Panicum repens was investigated under room temperature. Alkaline concentration levels were varied at 0% 5% 10% 15% and 20% respectively. Moreover Paper pulp from Panicum repens was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). This research has controlled the length of fiber approximately 0.5- 2.5 cm before soaked with alkaline concentration at 1 hour and soak with water for controlled pH value at 7-8. Paper pulp was formed on a sieve. The result showed that color of paper pulp made from Panicum repens was light brown and green. SEM showed that alkaline concentration affects the physical properties of paper pulp. Moreover true density of paper pulp was also investigated in this research.

Nowadays increasing water pollution has put significant pressure on water resources. Natural organic matter and organic micro-pollutants have been found in potentially harmful concentrations in numerous water sources. Phthalate plasticizers are also micro-pollutants of concern; Di- (2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is one of the most frequently observed plasticizers in the environment as well as one of the most persistent. The maximum permissible levels of these compounds in drinking water and wastewater discharged to the environment are set at low concentrations. In this research water samples were collected from the New Bang Kaen Canal in Bangkok Thailand (13°4906.1N 100°3042.4E) which receives wastewater from human activities and contains impurities in the water. Several common treatment technologies currently used to remove inorganic and organic contaminants from natural water supplies address serious environmental problems. Properly selected microfiltration membrane processes are elements of effective systems for water purification. Polymeric membranes are of primary interest for membrane separation techniques because they are both practical and effective. However pretreatment before using a microfiltration membrane is necessary for suspended solids reduction. This research used two types of polymeric membranes namely cellulose acetate membrane (CA) and polyvinylidene difluoride membrane (PVDF) and covers the most applicable requirements regarding pretreatment of the water intake. The performance of polymeric membranes for water treatment was also investigated. The water quality of the New Bang Kaen Canal was assessed in terms of turbidity SS and COD. This research has the potential to contribute to the monitoring of water quality in the New Bang Kaen Canal. Water quality monitoring is a fundamental tool for water resources management. The performance of polymeric microfiltration membranes was effective for water and wastewater purification in terms of solids organic substances and micro-pollutant i.e. DEHP compounds. Nevertheless the further development of polymeric membranes regarding fouling on the membrane surface and within pores needs to be improved to increase membrane performance and ameliorate the limitations of microfiltration polymeric membranes.

The aim of this research was to study the solid waste management in Faculty of Science and Technology Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon study problems and obstacles of the solid waste management. The study will benefit related organizations as fundamental information for setting plans on the solid waste management to ensure the maximum efficiency and expand to other faculties. In this study a researcher collected quantitative data and also characteristics of solid waste occurred. Total amounts of solid waste were approximately 20.86 kilograms per day. Types of solid waste mostly found were reuse /recycle wastes (10.21 kilograms per day) and organic wastes (10.43 kilograms per day). The results showed an information for developing solid waste management under 3R processes (Reduce Reuse and Recycle) lead to sustainable solid waste management and efficiency.